What are the different types of land surveys?

• <div><p>A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:</p><ul><li><p><b>Boundary surveys </b>describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. </p></li><li><p><b>Location surveys</b> provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. </p></li><li><p><b>Mortgage location surveys</b> are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. </p></li><li><p><b>Site-planning surveys</b> are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. </p></li><li><p><b>Topographic surveys</b> provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Who do I call before I dig in my yard?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re planning to dig on your property, you&rsquo;ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won&rsquo;t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues. </p></div>

Q: How do I know how deep my well is?

• <div><p>There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. </p><p>Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you&rsquo;ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well&rsquo;s depth.</p></div>

Q: What type of land survey is the most expensive?

• <div><p>ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

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JW Heating & Air took the time to come out with their owner and top worker to survey the total work, plot out the best way to approach the work and design the new system to work as the best capacity for my needs. This proved to be a wise pre-work analysis since the new system made sure the ducts...
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Reviewed in August 2015
Contacted Don Moore, who is the owner of the Company. He is an expert in Home Security, with many years of experience in the home security industry. Highly recommended by many of my neighbors. I had an ADT system that was about 7 years old. I wanted to convert the system over to Moore...
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Reviewed in May 2015
They are relocating backyard patio lights, installing switches and timers. They are very quick with responding. I called yesterday, they came out today to do the surveying and they will be out on Monday. They gave me a detailed report.
Powell Electric
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Reviewed in December 2014
Go Pro Remodeling did a very thorough and beautiful job painting my large duplex. Most of the attention to detail was in the process of preparing the stucco and wood siding and the efforts made in that stage of the project paid off in the application of the four colors of paint. Go Pro also...
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Reviewed in April 2013
When we first showed interest in getting an estimate, we had to delay our plans of moving forward on fixing the chimney. However, they kept touching base very regularly to see if we were ready to start the project. When we decided to move on this project, the work was scheduled two months...
Boston Brick & Stone, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
Juan came out to do a estimate of my roof repair. He actually went on top of the roof to check it out where as the other company did not. Juan gave me a estimate once he completed the survey of the roof. I had explain to him tile was falling from the roof to the ground and the possible accidents...
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Reviewed in December 2011
Jeff and his surveying team were extremely professional, diligent, on-time, and followed up on their work. Jeff and his team displayed a depth of knowledge and experience when conducting the survey and easily put their work into layman's terms for me to fully understand the process. Those who...
VOORHEIS & VOORHEIS, INC.
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Reviewed in December 2011
Neil came; surveyed each task; and got right to work. No time was wasted. Even when to Orchard Supply & Hardware and got correct bolts for desk chair, stripping for windows, and seal for toilet. Knocked out all tasks thoroughly and without dawdling. Changed me much less than he had estimated. I...
310Handyman
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Reviewed in August 2009
Tim Gordon, who did the survey of what we had and the logistics of the apartment building we were in was on time, professional, and dependable. He gave us an estimate that was definitely fair given what we had to move. It wasn't cheap, but it was reasonable if the job was done well. And the...
A Better Way To Move
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Reviewed in October 2005
CALLED TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT MY ENTRY GATE LOCK. COMMUNICATION BARRIER WAS EVIDENT, BUT I GAVE HIM MY PHONE NUMBER, AND ADDRESS, AND I CONFIRMED THAT HE WAS GOING TO COME OUT TO LOOK AT GATE. NOBODY SHOWED, SO I CALLED AGAIN THE NEXT DAY, AND WAS CUT OFF DUE TO POOR CELLULAR CONNECTION (THEIRS,...
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